Chester Police Chief Aaron Berube said residents have been generous to the department.

"Barbecue dishes, Italian dishes, drinks, water, snacks," he said. "Things are coming in crock pots that I don't even know we have."

The idea started on Facebook.

"I just posted something on Facebook that the police in Chester must be feeling stressed with what's been going on in the United States, and we wanted to show our appreciation, because we appreciate them so much," said Jackie Brown, of Chester. "They go above and beyond in Chester."

In a matter of hours, 77 comments were made by dozens of residents looking to help.

"I had planned it for Monday through Friday, but so many people wanted to get in on it that we've gone into the weekend also," Brown said.

"It has been one of those overwhelming weeks where I've been humbled many, many times this week," Berube said. "I've had small children coming to show their appreciation to the Police Department. I've had our older generation coming in thanking us."

Chester isn't the only town where law enforcement is feeling the love. Laconia and Rye police departments have been showered with thanks and gifts this week, as well.

"It makes our job that much easier to know the community stands behind us that much," Berube said.